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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard vs United Quest Card

Both are travel travel cards. The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/yr; the United Quest Card from Chase at $350/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the United Quest Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($950 more in estimated value) than the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's. Get the United Quest Card first; revisit the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureFrontier Airlines World MastercardUnited Quest Card
Annual fee$99$350
Sign-up bonusNot advertised70,000 miles + 500 PQP
Bonus value (est.)-$950
Min spend to unlock bonus-$4,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBarclaysChase
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Airline)5x1x
Transfer partnersNonemileageplus
Headline benefits
    • 3x on United
    • $125 United credit
    • 2 free bags
    • Award rebates
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    Frontier Airlines World Mastercard
    $99/yr ·
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    United Quest Card
    $350/yr · 70,000 miles + 500 PQP

    Editorial take: Frontier Airlines World Mastercard

    Editorial take: United Quest Card

    If you fly United 3+ times a year, the $125 travel credit, two free bags, and 10k miles of rebates on award flights ($100+ in direct value) make this card pay for itself.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or United Quest Card?
    The United Quest Card has a public bonus (70,000 miles + 500 PQP, worth roughly $950), while the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the United Quest Card?
    At $99/yr, the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the United Quest Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard and United Quest Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or the United Quest Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Frontier Airlines World Mastercard: no published min spend. United Quest Card: $4,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.